Volunteer: Lung Cancer Patient Support Peer-to Peer Companion

Volunteermatch; Wayzata (MN); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks volunteer peer companions to support lung cancer patients. This role involves emotional support through texts, calls, and meetings, fostering hope and companionship during challenging times. Ideal candidates should have experience with lung cancer and possess strong people skills to connect with those in need, contributing to a significant cause.

Qualifications

• Experience with lung cancer and an empathetic personality.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Listen and offer hope and companionship to lung cancer patients.
• Provide emotional support through various communication methods.

Skills

People Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

ABOH volunteer Peer-to-Peer Companions have been through the cancer journey and simply want to help others. Their role is to listen and offer hope and companionship during the emotional roller coaster of a cancer diagnosis. They provide emotional support to patients and caregivers through texts, phone calls, and virtual or in-person meetings. Connecting with an ABOH companion who has experienced a cancer diagnosis can provide a great deal of support and connection.

Lung cancer places a great burden on families, and some lung cancer patients lack the support they need to achieve the best outcomes during their journey. Lung cancer carries an unkind stigma that often leaves patients feeling shamed and blamed. A Breath of Hope works to…

Mission Statement

Defeating Lung Cancer, Bringing Hope Worldwide! A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation fights lung cancer by funding innovative U.S. lung cancer research, raising awareness and supporting lung cancer patients and families.

Description

A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation was founded in 2008 by a group of lung cancer patients concerned about the lack of awareness and research funding for lung cancer, the deadliest of all cancers. Societal blame has long held lung cancer in the shadow of other less deadly cancers, leaving a public that does not understand the risks or recognize symptoms. Currently, only 26.6% of those diagnosed will live five years following their diagnosis, and 60% of those diagnosed are nonsmokers. Raising awareness about lung cancer is essential to creating a path toward improved wellness, earlier detection, and increased survival rates. The foundation hosts events to raise awareness, fund research, and provide support such as rides, companionship, and support groups for those facing cancer without adequate support.

CAUSE AREAS

Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

SKILLS

• People Skills
• Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• Support volunteers have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may decline visits that don’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment. Visits can be provided in-person, via telephone, or virtually.
• Companions must have experience with lung cancer and an empathetic personality that brings comfort. They must adhere to HIPAA laws and maintain appropriate boundaries. Ability to work with diverse individuals to foster a culturally inclusive environment.